Temporary Part-time Recreationist

Job summary

The Recreationist will plan, organize, and conduct group and individual programs for residents in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for documenting resident progress, scheduling activities, and collaborating with professional staff to ensure high-quality care.

Job details

Join the County of Elgin as a Temporary Part-time Recreationist at Terrace Lodge! Terrace Lodge is a 100-bed long-term care home in the Township of Malahide. Our home is situated in beautiful Elgin County and features private and basic accommodation with 24-hour nursing care. Recently re-developed Terrace Lodge feels warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed with residents’ comfort at its heart. Sunlit communal areas feature modern finishes and comfortable seating that encourage social connection and relaxation. Homelike details promote dignity and independence while providing a safe space that residents are proud to call home. Position Title: Recreationist Type: Temporary, Part-time Compensation: $27.66 – $28.09/hour as per collective agreement # of Vacancies: 1 existing vacancy About the Role: As a Recreationist, you will plan, organize and conduct group and individual programs for the residents, while also following guidelines regarding referrals or instructions signed by the Medical Director and/or professional therapists. Your work may also involve liaising with outside agencies/other recreationists, professional organizations to promote growth of the role. Attention to detail is imperative, as you will be recording and reporting resident progress, establishing program priorities, scheduling, and program evaluations. Qualifications: Must have a post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university. Has the ability to handle physical task demands and have good working knowledge of Peterson-Gunn theory of Activation/Recreation. 1 to 3 years experience in a geriatric’s environment or equivalent of qualifications and experience. What You Can Expect as an Employee: Competitive compensation + 14% in lieu of benefits and 4% vacation pay, paid every pay. Offered enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan (if enrolled, in lieu of benefits will reduce to 9%) Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health) Rewarding and meaningful work Flexible scheduling through the Staff Schedule Care app, including shift swapping and giveaways Conditions of Employment: Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to the County of Elgin. Satisfactory 2-step Tuberculosis (TB) screening documentation. Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.

What you’ll do

The Recreationist will plan, organize, and conduct group and individual programs for residents in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for documenting resident progress, scheduling activities, and collaborating with professional staff to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or a related field. Additionally, 1 to 3 years of experience in a geriatric environment is required, along with a satisfactory criminal record check.

Benefits

• 14% in lieu of benefits • 4% vacation pay • OMERS Pension Plan • Employee & Family Assistance Program

Listed skills

• independence · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Recreation programming
• Therapeutic recreation
• Geriatric care
• Kinesiology
• Peterson-Gunn theory
• Resident assessment
• Program planning
• Scheduling
• Documentation
• Interpersonal communication
• Leisure And Recreation
• Geriatrics
• Long-Term Care
• Nursing Care
• Program Evaluation
• Recreational Therapy
• Tuberculosis Management
• Tuberculosis
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Government & Public Sector
• Recreation Manager
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers